A Day in the Life of Snoozanne: The Bulldog Who Runs This House
Ever wonder what life looks like through the eyes of an English Bulldog? Snoozanne spills the kibble on her daily adventures—protecting the house from evil measuring tapes, demanding cheese ransoms, and perfecting the art of the bulldog sulk. Chaos, snoring, and side-eye guaranteed!
The Meltdown Chronicles: Menu Games, iPad Wars, and Life Lessons in Chaos
From restaurant meltdowns to iPad standoffs, parenting is a wild ride. The Meltdown Chronicles shares real moments, hard-earned lessons, and a call for your best survival tips. Let’s navigate the madness together!
The Death of Diplomacy: Trump, Ukraine, and America’s Decline on the World Stage
Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Zelensky wasn’t diplomacy, it was a disgrace. His hostility, ignorance, and rejection of alliances weaken America on the world stage. Meanwhile, the rights hypocrisy on national security, democracy, and global leadership is on full display. What happens if Ukraine falls? What does it mean for the U.S.? And is the MAGA base too far gone to wake up? Read on for the facts they don’t want you to know.
The Games Narcissists Play – And How to Take Back the Narrative
Narcissists thrive on control, but their power crumbles when you set firm boundaries. Learn how to shift the dynamic and protect your peace.
The Great NYC Escape: A Girls’ Weekend, A Birthday, and the Reset I Desperately Needed
After our last NYC family trip turned into a marathon of “Are we there yet?” and “My feet hurt,” I realized I needed a vacation from my vacation. Enter: a girls’ weekend in the city that never sleeps, featuring Shannon’s birthday bash and my much-needed sanity reboot. From thrifting triumphs to Broadway belly laughs, this trip was the perfect antidote to parental burnout. Here’s how we swapped snack packs for steak dinners and rediscovered the magic of the Big Apple—grown-up style.
I’m a Bonus Mom, Not a Maid—Someone Send Help (or Wine)
I have not just asked these kids to clean their rooms, I have given them systems. Foolproof, there-is-no-excuse systems. I labeled bins. I bought storage furniture. I color-coded Amelia’s toys so she’d know exactly where everything goes (blue bin = dolls, red bin = chaos, green bin = whatever 7-year-olds hoard). I basically turned their rooms into a tiny, organized IKEA showroom, thinking, This will be it! This will finally get them to clean up!
Spoiler alert: It did not.
Embracing Inclusivity: A Journey of Learning and Growth
Being inclusive is an ongoing journey. It’s not a one-time effort but a continuous practice of listening, learning, and evolving. When we commit to inclusivity, we don’t just make our workplaces better—we create a ripple effect that extends into our communities and beyond. Because at the end of the day, everyone deserves to be valued for exactly who they are.
Toxic Workplaces: The Subtle Mind Games That Keep Employees Trapped
You’re like a contestant on Survivor, but instead of winning a million dollars, you get your sanity back. That’s what it feels like when you finally escape a toxic company—one that keeps its employees in the dark, controls them through fear or confusion, and makes them question their own worth.
Here are some of the most common toxic mind games that people often don’t realize are red flags until it’s too late & how to plan your exit.
The Silent Toll of an Unsafe Workplace: Why Psychological Safety Matters
Ever been in a meeting where you felt like your ideas were walking into a lion’s den? Or hesitated to admit a mistake because you knew it would haunt you longer than your high school yearbook quote? Welcome to the reality of a workplace without psychological safety—where fear and silence rule, and everyone’s just trying to survive until 5 PM.
You’re not alone. You’re not the problem.
How to Spot and Deal with Toxic Leadership in the Workplace
Let’s face it: we’ve all had that one boss who could turn a sunny day into a thunderstorm with their mere presence. Toxic leadership doesn’t just poison the workplace; it seeps into your evenings, your weekends, and maybe even your dreams (or nightmares). Addressing toxic leadership isn’t just about preserving morale—it’s about saving your sanity and, let’s be honest, your group chat from another rant session about “you-know-who.”
Navigating Political Differences in a Relationship: Finding Common Ground
I learned that finding common ground requires patience and understanding. We all need to realize that no candidate would likely align perfectly with our beliefs and values; it’s about weighing the trade-offs. I encouraged everyone to list the issues that mattered most to you and your family and consider how each candidate's policies align with those priorities.
It's essential to think critically about how our political choices affect our loved ones. As we approach the polls, it’s crucial to remember that our decisions have real-world implications that can impact our families and communities. Ask yourself, what is more important?